Jessica James at Fox 5 News reports Kennedy Center Arts Workers United has responded to plans by President Trump to temporarily close the Preforming Arts Venue in Washington, D.C.

Trump has announced the closure will start in July for renovations and last about two years.

Kennedy Center Arts Workers United said it has not been given a "formal notice or briefing has been provided to the Unions of Arts Workers Whose labor sustains the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts."

"A pause in Kennedy Center operations without due regard for those who work there would be harmful for the arts and Creative Workers in America. Should we receive formal notice of a temporary suspension of Kennedy Center operations that displaces our Members, we will enforce our contracts and exercise all our rights under the law. We expect continued fair pay, enforceable Worker protections and accountability for our Members in the event they cannot work due to an operational pause. Our Members remain steadfast in bringing to life theatrical, music, opera, dance and other live artistic performances in the Nation’s Capital that speak to and resonate with all Americans,” the Union said.

The Union consists of the Actors’ Equity Association (Equity), the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

In addition, the Union also posted the following on its Instagram Page:

ACTION ALERT!!!

The proposed closure of the Kennedy Center has not been authorized or approved by Congress - neither this, nor the unauthorized "name change" is a forgone conclusion.

But CONGRESS MUST ACT.

Let's remind them of their duty.

Need some talking points?

Try these:

- The Trump-appointed Board and executives defaced a National Memorial to a slain President -we demand that the letters be removed immediately and KC management be held to account.

- We demand the immediate removal of Ric Grenell, who has proven himself unfit for the role of Kennedy Center President.

- Congress has the LEGAL AUTHORITY and obligation to protect the Kennedy Center. ASK: How will history remember this moment?

- Trump & Co.'s destruction of the East Wing showed he is willing to dismantle and destroy historic buildings with impunity. We cannot afford to let our Kennedy Center suffer the same disgrace.

- The closure of the Center would cause significant and lasting harm to the creative and hospitality economy, especially in Downtown DC.

- The closure of the Center would impact local and national educational programs, which currently serve ALL 50 States, in addition to in-person performances serving children and visitors from across the country.

Finally, for those who need reminding...

For over 50 years, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been a THRIVING, vibrant, inclusive national treasure led by a bipartisan Board of Trustees that served 2M visitors a year with over 2,000 programs.

The Kennedy Center is under existential threat - but Congress has the authority to stop this.

MAKE THEM.

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